Answering the phone in a language that’s not your native one can be pretty intimidating, right? It’s just you and the voice on the other end, with no facial expressions or hand gestures to lean on. This takes me back to my first time picking up a call in English – boy, was I a …
It’s that time of the year when il tempo (the weather) often turns foggy and grey and la pioggia (the rain) makes its appearance, forcing us to seek shelter under un ombrello (an umbrella) or in the protective embrace of un impermeabile (a raincoat). The previsioni del tempo (the weather forecast) may be our guide, …
Italy boasts an extremely significant and renowned pastry culture, and one of the most famous desserts is undoubtedly tiramisù. L’Italia vanta una cultura dolciaria estremamente rilevante e celebre, e uno dei dessert più rinomati è senza dubbio il tiramisù. Tiramisù ranks as the fifth most recognised term in Italian cuisine worldwide. The etymology of this …
In Italy, February isn’t just the month of love and carnival—it’s Sanremo time! Il Festival di Sanremo, officially known as Il Festival della Canzone Italiana, is the nation’s biggest music event —the one show that can glue the entire country to their TVs (even the haters will be watching it, they just won’t admit it!). …
Many of our readers often feel puzzled about the passive voice in Italian and how to use it correctly. Much of this confusion probably stems from the fact that many people aren’t familiar with what the passive voice is. In this article, our goal is to explain the passive voice and its usage in the …
Have you always wanted to dip into the world of Italian romance? Then there’s no better time to delve into these 50 beautiful Italian love words and their meanings. Italy, known for its passionate people, has gifted the world not only with art, music, and cuisine but also a language that weaves intense emotions into …